General mental health support

Mind provides advice and support on a range of topics including types of mental health problem, legislation and details of local help and support in England and Wales.Phone: 0300 123 3393 (weekdays 9am - 6pm)Visit the Mind website

YoungMinds offers information, support and advice for children and young people. Help for concerned parents of those under 25 is offered by phone.Phone: 0808 802 5544 (Mon–Fri 9.30am-4pm)Visit the YoungMinds website

Inspire (Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health) provides local services to support the mental health and wellbeing of people across Northern Ireland.Phone: 028 9032 8474Visit the Inspire website

SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) can provide general mental health information, advise you on your rights and signpost you to your local servicesVisit the SAMH website

The Mix provide non-judgmental support and information for young people under 25 on everything from sex and exam stress to debt and drugs and self harm.Phone: 0808 808 4994Visit The Mix website

Addiction (alcohol, drugs and gambling)

Drinkline is a confidential helpline for those worried about their own or someone else's drinking. They can put you in touch with your local alcohol advice centre for help and support.Phone: 0300 123 1110

FRANK provides a confidential service to anyone wanting information, advice or support about any aspect of drugs.Phone: 0300 123 6600Minicom: 0300 123 1099Online chat facility (2-6pm weekdays) is available on the website.Visit the FRANK website

Addaction has services throughout England and Scotland, that help adults, young people and their families recover from addiction and substance misuse problems.Visit the Addaction website

DrugFAM provides support to families, friends and carers who are struggling to cope with a loved one’s addiction to drugs or alcohol, including addiction related bereavement support.Phone: 0300 888 3853 (7 days a week 9am – 9pm)Visit the DrugFAM website

AddictionNI provides support and treatment to people affected by alcohol or drug addiction in Northern Ireland.Phone on 0289 066 4434Visit the AddictionNI website

The National Gambling Helpline, operated by GamCare offers confidential support, advice and free counselling to people concerned about their gambling, or the gambling of friends or family.Phone: 0808 8020 133Visit the GamCare websiteInformation and advice for young people is available on the Big Deal website

Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, through regular meetings throughout the UK, where members share their own experience of living with alcoholism.Alateen is part of Al-Anon, for teenage (12-17) relatives and friends of alcoholics.Visit the Al-Anon website

HOPELineUK offer support, practical advice and information to young people considering suicide and can also offer help and advice if you’re concerned about someone you know.Phone: 0800 068 41 41Visit the Papyrus website

Breathing Space offers a confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.Phone: 0800 83 85 87 (Mon-Thu 6pm-2am, weekends 24 hours).A BSL service is also available via the website.Visit the Breathing Space website

Talking2Minds helps those suffering from PTSD or other severe stress related conditions and offer free therapeutic programmes to those most in need within the UK.Visit the Talking2Minds website

OCD

OCD Action provides support and information for people with OCD, their families, carers and professionals.Phone: 0845 390 6232Visit the OCD Action website

OCD-UK provides confidential, impartial information, advice and support to adults and children affected by OCD, accessing treatment, advocacy and community support.Phone: 0345 120 3778Visit the OCD-UK website

Breathing Space offers a confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.Phone: 0800 83 85 87 (Mon-Thu 6pm-2am, weekends 24 hours).A BSL service is also available via the website.Visit the Breathing Space website